Supreme Court reprimanded the Telangana CM and assembly speaker over alleged MLA defections. The court asserted its power to enforce the anti-defection law, especially when the speaker delays disqualification decisions. The bench highlighted its role as a constitutional protector and warned against making a mockery of the 10th Schedule.
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